Poroshenko says int’l community will help restore Donbass economy

KIEV, October 4. /TASS/. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Sunday international community will help revive Donbass’ economy.

"The international coalition will help us finance restoration of infrastructure in Donbass. It will not be a burden for Ukrainian taxpayers," he said in an interview with Ukrainian television channels.

Earlier, Ukraine’s leaders said restoration in Donbass would begin after local elections there under Ukrainian laws. It is planned to establish a special fund for those purposes. According to preliminary estimates of the Ukrainian government, at least two billion U.S. dollars will be needed to restore Donbass’ infrastructure.